Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro vs Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE
Meike 35mm f/1.8 has a newer design. Samyang 35mm f/1.8 is 190 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro is a 35mm f/1.8 prime, and the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro 
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro better than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE?
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
Why is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE better than the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro?
- 190 g lighter (210 g vs 400 g)
- 20 mm shorter (63.5 mm vs 83 mm long)
- Focuses 6 cm closer (0.29 m vs 0.35 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro | Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 400 g (14.11 oz) | 210 g (7.4 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 99 x 83 mm | 65 mm (diameter) x 63.5 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) | 0.29 m (11.4 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.17x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 10 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Price | $379 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Samyang
- 83 × 99 mm
- 63.5 × 65 mm
The Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro is 20 mm longer and 190 g heavier than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro or the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE weighs 210 g, 190 g less than the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro (400 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro or the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.29 m, against 0.35 m for the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro and the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro or the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/1.8 AF Pro or the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE better for travel?
- For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
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Other comparisons
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- 7Artisans AF 35 mm f/1.8 Lite vs Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE
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- Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE vs TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8
- Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE vs Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS